The second mount was one I recently ordered. My guess is the first mount is the first version of the kit form a few years ago. Reading the instructions for the first version of the mount you were required to screw the bracket into the face of the dash! I was glad that I can remove mine without any permanent damage.

The second mount was one I recently ordered. My guess is the first mount is the first version of the kit form a few years ago. Reading the instructions for the first version of the mount you were required to screw the bracket into the face of the dash! I was glad that I can remove mine without any permanent damage.

So, your version is also oem bmw part? I can't see any cover for the mount, did you get one?

One more thing - is your mount compatible with other Garmin devices as well? For instance, i have 1490T.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by smassey321

The second mount was one I recently ordered. My guess is the first mount is the first version of the kit form a few years ago. Reading the instructions for the first version of the mount you were required to screw the bracket into the face of the dash! I was glad that I can remove mine without any permanent damage.

The kit in this thread is for mounting a BMW Nuvi. Most of us mounted a generic Nuvi. All I used from the kit was the actual bracket and screws. I then wired a female cigarette power outlet to the car using the wiring diagram provided by the kit. Plug the Nuvi into the female plug. Hide the wire behind the bracket. I notched the dash rather than drilling a hole because the micro usb would not fit through the hole. Then snap your Nuvi bracket into the ball shown in the picture above.

Coding is only needed if you wanted the radio to mute when directions are voiced with the BMW kit. This is not possible with the Garmans. I did not even hook up the voice muting wires that came with the kit. I simply cut and taped them off.

I think you could shave it off without issue. The bmw ball w/ pin snapped right in to the Nuvi I bought a year ago. The mount has a hole for the pin to go in. I don't think it does anything except prevent it from rotating to far to the left or right. Any chance you have the Garmin mount upside down?

It doesnt matter, I tried both sides and will not snap in with this little pin in there... I just wanted to double check before I shave it off because I plan to use my unit for another 2-3 weeks until I get the new one, and I was worried that the new ones may need this pin for something.